The Super Eagles are now set to face Gabon, currently ranked 77th in the world and 15th in Africa, for a place in the final playoff round, where either Cameroon or DR Congo could await.
On the continental stage, Morocco remains Africa’s highest-ranked team despite slipping one place to 12th in the world.
Senegal follows in second place on the continent and 18th globally, while Egypt (32nd) and Algeria (35th) complete Africa’s top four, with Nigeria rounding out the top five.
Globally, Spain remains the team to beat at the top of the FIFA world ranking while Argentina climbed back into second place ahead of France.
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